Professional Caregiver

Do you have a love and passion of caring for people? Do you love making people smile and building meaningful relationships? Do you want to be fulfilled by the work you do each and every day? Then come join our team as a Caregiver! We are looking for professional Caregivers to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner.

The ideal candidate will be patient, friendly and have excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate should be able to adapt to new situations quickly and perform a variety of tasks to help the clients served.

• Provide companionship and actively engage with the clients served
• Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and meal assistance
• Perform light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing
• Lay out clothes and assisting with dressing as needed
• Plan and prepare meals, paying close attention to following any dietary restrictions if applicable
• Provide medication reminders as needed
• Provide transportation to and from appointments
• Accurately Document the day's activity and any unusual incidents as per company protocols
• Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
• Ability to adhere to the client's provided plan of care
• Ability to act quickly and use sound judgment
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver's license and safe and reliable transportation
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
• Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)
• Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
• Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus!

• Health benefits available
• Competitive compensation
• Training and support for our caregivers
• Recognition events for our caregivers

Compensation: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.

As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?

Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.

Are you legally authorized to work in the US? *

What is your highest level of education? *

Do you have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation? *

How many years of experience do you have in the home health service industry? *

How many miles are you willing to travel for a scheduled shift? *

What is your availability? *

Please select the options that match your skills and preferences:
* Companion/Light Personal Care Cooking/Meal Prep Dementia Experience Dr. Appt/Errands/Shopping Dress/Groom Feeding Tube Hospice Experience Incontinence Experience Light Housekeeping Live-In Shifts OK OK with Client Smoking Gain Belt Experience Hoyer Lift Experience OK with Cats OK with Dogs

In 2014, there were nearly 1.8 million caregivers working in the U.S., with the potential to create 500,000 more jobs by 2024. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)

Being part of the family

Over the last five years, the home care industry has grown by more than 50%, and is projected to increase as demand grows. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)

Career advancement in a growing field

Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)

Opportunity to help seniors and people with disabilities stay at home

In a recent survey of more than 72,000 caregivers, the overall job satisfaction rating was 9.03 out of 10 – higher than previous years. (Source: Home Care Pulse)